title: Alpha particle chemistry. On the formation of stable complexes between He2+ and other simple species: implications for atmospheric and interstellar chemistry.
abstract: The possibility that stable complexes may be formed between alpha particles (He2+) and small molecules is investigated using QCISD quantum mechanical calculations. Implications for their presence in the terrestrial atmosphere and/or in interstellar space are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills, OH, 44040, USA.
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Coyne
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Ball
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D000512:Alpha Particles; D005118:Extraterrestrial Environment / Q000737:chemistry; D006371:Helium / Q000737:chemistry*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D006371:Helium